He was born Jan. 12, 1937, in Loydell, Pa., a son of the late Anton and Matilda (Brence) Evancic. He was a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and worked at Simonds Industries as a metallurgical engineer for 46 years.

He leaves his wife of 47 years, Judy R. Evancic; a son, Geoffrey A. Evancic and his wife, Donna M., of Ashburnham, Mass.; a daughter, Jennifer E. Cole and her husband, Glenn E., of Rochester, N.H.; three brothers, William Evancic of Sidman, Pa., Anthony Evancic of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Kenneth Evancic of Jefferson Hills, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Donna Evancic-Draper of Kittery Point; five grandchildren Jason, Nathan, Kathryn, Christopher Nico and Emma; and nieces and nephews.

A son, Christopher J. Evancic, died in 1997.

WE REMEMBER: He was a member of the zoning board in Fitchburg, Mass., was past president of the Northern Health Care Coalition in Fitchburg, president of the Greater Arlington Neighborhood Association, member of the Fitchburg Health & Safety Board, and a member of the Planning Board and Open Space Committee for the Town of Kittery. He was the recipient of the Charles Bean Community Service Award.

He loved his grandchildren, walking his dogs, walking on the beach, building furniture, reading, cooking and gemology. He was a member of St. Raphael's Church.

SERVICES: Calling hours for Ernie will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York, Maine. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in St. Raphael's Church, 6 Whipple Road, Kittery. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Boston Children's Hospital or to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

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